Plowman Creek
Whitney Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Kopperl, TX, TX
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$28 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (185 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Plowman Creek Campground is located on the west side of Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. Plowman Creek not only offers many campsites but also includes flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and playground. This year-round campground offers 44 campsites in Plowman Creek.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/plowman-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Plowman Creek offers 44 campsites on Whitney Lake with excellent water recreation including boating, fishing, and swimming. The campground provides full amenities including flush toilets, showers, dump station, and boat launch.
Wildlife alert: Mississippi Kites, Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Greater Roadrunners, and Eastern Hognose Snakes present in area
Insider tips for Plowman Creek: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Request a waterfront site with level back-in access for best experience Verify hookup availability at booking — most sites have no hookups despite some having power and water
Skip Plowman Creek if: You need full RV hookups — most sites are not equipped. You prefer manicured grounds — campground maintenance varies seasonally. You dislike booking far in advance — early reservation essential.
Best time to visit Plowman Creek: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Kimball Bend Park (Kopperl, TX), Cedron Creek (Morgan, TX), Mccown Valley (Whitney, TX), Lofers Bend East (East Whitney, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Plowman Creek
Cell signal at Plowman Creek (Kopperl, TX): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Plowman Creek Campground is located on the west side of Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. Plowman Creek not only offers many campsites but also includes flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and playground. This year-round campground offers 44 campsites in Plowman Creek.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Request a waterfront site with level back-in access for best experience
Verify hookup availability at booking
most sites have no hookups despite some having power and water
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Kopperl, Texas, travel 1 mile south on FM 56. Follow signs into campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Whitney Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Whitney Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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